Senior Human Resources Business PartnerSilver Spring Networks

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Tracking Code
1543
Job Description
Silver Spring Networks is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support various business units at our Redwood City headquarters. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships with business unit leaders, managers and employees, and will be responsible for delivering HR programs and processes to enable the success of the business. This person will play a key role providing coaching, organizational design and development, assistance with talent acquisition, human capital analysis, issue resolution, program delivery, and business knowledge to assigned business groups.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide business partnership and consulting to client organizations, utilizing generalist HR experience and knowledge Translate business strategy into HR Strategy and initiatives, developing programs, processes and tools to help the business achieve their goals
Work with hiring managers and staffing team to optimize the talent acquisition process, advise clients on workforce planning, work in conjunction with the management team on building and evangelizing our brand to the market in support of attracting top talent
Proactively identify organizational gaps and opportunities to drive performance and culture using critical thinking, judgment, coaching and influencing skills
Coach and develop leadership and managers in driving organizational performance
Effectively manage employee, client and/or human resources conflicts, ensuring effective resolution in accordance with Silver Spring Networks policies and culture
Collaborate with the HR team members to design, plan and implement global HR initiatives in support of the company to include talent management, leadership, manager and employee development, compensation, performance management, annual cycle programs, and overall employee value proposition
Required Experience
10+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 in a client focused HR Business Partner role, preferably with a software or technology company
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business strategy into HR Initiatives
Proven leadership skills, including decision facilitation, influence strategies and change management
Proven ability to provide valued consultation, build partnerships, coach and influence senior leadership team, playing the role of trusted advisor
Strong experience including employee relations, recruitment, organizational development, performance management, compensation, and learning and development
Strong project management skills and ability to develop/implement actionable and timely steps from overall business strategy
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and able to use situational appropriate communication techniques including consulting, influence, information sharing and negotiating on complex topics
Ability to diagnose problems using strategic thinking skills as well as identify and drive appropriate solutions
Demonstrated high performance and agility during rapidly changing business priorities
Demonstrated capability regarding data analysis and metrics
Knowledge of employment law, HR policies and best practices
Strong enthusiasm for profession and ability to act as a champion and ambassador for HR department
Bachelor?s degree with major concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; advanced degree preferred

We are a highly innovative, committed team, collaborating to make a difference in the world. Our rapid growth, passion and high energy create a somewhat chaotic and intense environment, yet we are very focused on our customers and meeting our commitments. We are smart, creative and hard-working, and believe the work we do and the people we work with are fun. Silver Spring Networks had their IPO in March of 2013 and we are not looking back.
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With more than ten years of experience, Silver Spring Networks is the leader in networking technologies that modernize today's power grid. We have delivered more than 16.5 million Silver Spring-enabled devices, which our utility partners rely on, in concert with our software and services, to improve energy management and efficiency. Silver Spring securely connects consumers and utility providers through powerful and proven energy networks that can be easily expanded as needs evolve.
Our open, standards-based networking solutions enable all energy devices, from in-home energy devices to smart meters to load control devices, to connect together to deliver the highest performance possible. By connecting homes and businesses directly with their local utility, we help everyone manage and integrate renewable energy sources better, bringing greater energy efficiency to the planet and our world - brilliantly.